Divock Origi is living an ‘uncomfortable luxury’ at Liverpool, but clubs will have to make a ‘financial effort’ to take him away.
Origi is out of contract at Anfield in the summer and looks set to be released as a free agent when that comes to an end.
It had been suggested that Liverpool could sell him in the January transfer window, which was their last chance to get money for the Belgian international before his contract expires in the summer, although there have been claims about a renewal linked to appearances.
Despite rumours of interest from the likes of Wolves, Burnley and Newcastle, no move happened, though, with Origi staying on Merseyside to see out his contract.
How much game time he will get remains to be seen given the arrival of Luis Diaz from Porto, a big-money move that has pushed Origi further down the pecking order at the club.
He is now at the bottom of the list of Liverpool’s forwards, a situation he has found himself in for much of his time at Anfield.
It’s something the player has appeared comfortable with, though, taking advantage of limited appearances with big goals on numerous occasions.
It is perhaps that reason why he’s stayed so long, with former Belgian footballer turned journalist Fred Waseige commenting on it for Le Soir.
“The guy understands that he is a step below the club’s four star strikers,” he said.
“When he comes on, he wins you games, and Liverpool are very happy with him, even if he would like to play more.
“He plays for the title every year, and he is very well paid. Which club will make a financial effort for Divock?
“He’s a big-time guy rather than a regular player. He’s in fabulous uncomfortable luxury at Liverpool; it’s quite a special situation.”
